The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, completed his visit to the United States without achieving the expected agreements on critical minerals and security guarantees, despite his conciliatory message. Zelensky emphasized the importance of U.S. support in the fight against the Russian invasion, mentioning that facing it will be difficult without such backing.
The meeting at the White House ended abruptly and generated reactions both internationally and nationally. Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the American people and the White House, indicating his interest in forging strong relations with Washington. During the meeting in the Oval Office, there was a heated exchange where Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of disrespecting Trump by not properly acknowledging U.S. aid.
Russian diplomacy spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Zelensky's behavior, calling him a threat to the international community, while in Russia, they celebrated the 'lesson of morality' he reportedly received in Washington. In this scenario, Zelensky departed for London to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ahead of a summit with European leaders.
In an unexpected turn, Zelensky left the United States without signing the discussed agreements, emphasizing the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine. Despite expressing gratitude toward the United States, Zelensky highlighted the necessity of obtaining security guarantees for his country in light of a new wave of Russian occupation and showed willingness to engage in dialogue, but conditioned peace talks with the Kremlin on the acquisition of such guarantees.
